International Consultant Agronomist

FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
Terms of Reference for Consultant  PSA 
Minimum number of years of relevant experience required: 1+yr  5yrs 12+yrs
Job Title
International Consultant Agronomist
Division/Department
Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa (RNE)
Programme/Project
Number
OSRO/SYR/306/UK
Location
Gaziantep, Turkey
Expected Start Date of
Assignment
asap
Reports to:
Michele Di Benedetto
Duration:
4 months (with possibility of extension depending
on funds availability and individual performance)
Title:
Programme and Operations Coordinator, RNE
Gaziantep
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF TASK(S) AND OBJECTIVES TO BE ACHIEVED
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the overall supervision of the Assistant Director-General/Regional Representative of the FAO Regional Office for the Near East and
North Africa Region (RNE) and the immediate supervision of the FAO Programme and Operations Coordinator, Gaziantep; in close
coordination with the FAO Subregional Office for Central Asia (SEC) and in collaboration with the Food Security and Livelihood Sector
Working Group (FSLWG), the consultant will:
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provide technical support to FAO cross-border operations for humanitarian response in Northern Syria. In particular, in liaison
with RNE technical officer, advise on the technical quality of the proposed interventions, ensuring provision of adequate
agricultural packages;
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provide technical support to NGOs partners operating cross-border, with a view to support and better orient their agriculture
assistance and strengthen the livelihood focus and technical quality of their cross-border interventions;
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in liaison with partners and with FSLWG coordinator, establish an agricultural working group to operate as a sub-group of the
FSLWG and provide technical orientation for agricultural activities in Northern Syria;
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identify additional requirements for technical support or training to partners;
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in liaison with field partners and donors, support the development of the FAO programme to sustain the agricultural sector in
Northern Syria and prepare proposals accordingly;
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in consultation with partners working on agriculture and RNE, prepare a position paper on FAO role in the context of the
evolving Syrian crop production system and value chain;
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undertake any other duty, as required, to develop agricultural-related cross-border operations and adequately support partners.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Minimum requirements
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University degree in Agricultural Sciences and post-graduate diploma or equivalent in subjects related to the areas of work of FAO. Relevant
working experience can compensate for the post-graduation diploma
At least seven years of relevant experience in the field of emergency or development agricultural programmes, including conflict and disasteraffected countries.
Knowledge of FAO operations and activities is a strong asset.
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
Working knowledge of English; Arabic desirable.
Technical/Functional Skills
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Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is desirable
Extent of experience in the formulation, development and implementation of food security and resilience projects and programmes in the rural
sector preferably developed in protracted crises emergency contexts.
Demonstrated ability to liaise with UN agencies, NGOs and government counterparts.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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All candidates should possess computer/word processing skills.
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by a competency-based interview.
Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your iRecruitment online profile (see “How to Apply”). We strongly
recommend that you ensure that the information is accurate and complete including employment record, academic qualifications and language
skills.
Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the
IAU/UNESCO list.
Other similar positions at the same level may be filled from this vacancy notice and the endorsed candidates will be considered for the
Employment Roster for a period of 2 years.
Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments.
REMUNERATION
A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the
following link: http://icsc.un.org/
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, visit the iRecruitment website at http://www.fao.org/employment/irecruitment-access/en/ and complete your online profile.
The PPF should be sent via e-mail to: [email protected]
Deadline for submission of your application: 21 February 2015.
Vacancies will be removed from iRecruitment at 23:59 Central European Time (CET) on the deadline for applications date. We encourage applicants
to submit the application well before the deadline date.
Applications received after the closing date will not be given consideration. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
If you need help, or have queries, please contact: [email protected]